I dont have much opportunity to test, but honestly, I dont see much difference from kite to kite to really say one is "better" than another. I buy based on the best price I can get for the given size and features. I have a quiver of many brands.

So, choice comes down to money and service, not nitpicking performance, since, like mentioned above, you arent going to learn much on a demo day. Basically if you ride well, then you think the kite rocks, and if you dont, then you think the kite sux. i have gotten some good deals in shops, from sellers on the internet, and from BEST. Best's return policy is a key factor in my doing business with them. You cant lose by trying their stuff!!!

It would make sense. I do it sometimes but there seems to always be something in the way:
-no wind
- too much wind
- good wind, just get my trustworthy gear and go kiting, not going to bother, not a minute to loose
-no time
For boards:
Just try having feet size 48 (13 US); wind, boards, and yourself are finally on the same spot. Where is that bloody screw driver? I need to fix the straps! Fuck it I am going kiting ( with my own board of course )

I'm a beginner, so I wouldn't know good from bad anyway.Had to decide using the following rationale

What are others here using?What does the nearest good dealer sell and support?Has the brand a good reputation?Will it have a secondhand value?And then I crossed my fingers.

Beginners, don't try! Spare your mate's gear, please.
Forget rationale! Just be a fashion victim! pick the nicest colour and coolest graphics! That's number one.
If you don't know shit anyway, that's worth at least as much as the rest. that's how I picked my first set of kites, the colours were wicked! And it went all fine.

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